Sex Crimes & Rape

DISCLAIMER: THESE ARE REAL VIRGINIA SEX CRIMES AND RAPE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULTS WHICH DEPEND ON FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE, AND CANNOT PREDICT OR GUARANTEE RESULTS FOR FUTURE CASES.

Felony Carnal Knowledge and Solicitation of a Minor Charges REDUCED to Misdemeanors

Fairfax, Virginia Criminal Defense Attorney Case Result: Client was charged with Class 4 felony carnal knowledge of a child between ages 13 and 15, Va Code 18.2-63, and the use of a communication device to solicit a minor, a felony under Va Law 18.2-374.3. The offenses were AMENDED and REDUCED to misdemeanors with 6 months […]

Felony Object Sexual Penetration Charges DROPPED

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT Felony charges for object sexual penetration by force, Va Law 18.2-67.2,  punished by a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 5 years per count, resulted in DROPPED charges for insufficient evidence to prosecute. Read more about Fairfax criminal defense attorney Marina Medvin, who […]

Federal Sexting Laws & Penalties: Creation of or Enticement to Create Child Pornography, Sexual Exploitation of Minors, etc.

This law firm represents teenagers and young men and women accused of Federal crimes for exchanging photos and videos depicting teenagers under the age of 18 while nude or engaged in sexual acts. The exchange of these photos and videos is commonly referred to as “sexting.” Sexting takes place over text messages, in chat apps […]

Virginia Rape Victim Attorney | College Campus & University Rape Victim Representation

Virginia Rape Victim Representation While our Virginia attorneys specialize in criminal defense, we believe it is paramount for all victims to be adequately represented by an experienced attorney as well. If you are a victim of a rape, we may accept your rape victim case, or, if you feel more comfortable, we can also refer […]

Virginia Penalties for Indecent Exposure, Crimes Against Nature, Bestiality, Obscene Acts, Sexual Battery, etc.

§ 18.2-387. Indecent exposure. Every person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. No person shall be deemed to […]

Virginia Law on Solicitation of Prostitution Explained by Criminal Defense Attorney

Virginia Law: Solicitation of Prostitution One of the most commonly charged decency offenses in Northern Virginia is Solicitation of a Prostitute. Criminal solicitation of prostitution is a Class 1 Misdemeanor, punished by up to 12 months in jail, a $2500.00 fine, and a sexually transmitted disease blood test. The crime of Solicitation of a prostitute […]

Virginia Sexual Battery Laws Explained by Criminal Defense Lawyer

Sexual Battery Under Virginia Law Sexual battery, first offense, is a Class 1 Misdemeanor criminal offense under Virginia law, punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2500.00 fine. A third sexual battery offense is a Class 6 Felony, punishable by up to 5 years of imprisonment. A defendant commits sexual battery when […]

Alexandria Virginia Rape Investigation Resulted in No Charges

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during a rape investigation by the City of Alexandria Police Department resulted in no charges filed. Rape is a felony punishable by life in prison under Virginia law. Virginia Law § 18.2-61: Rape A. If any person has sexual intercourse with a complaining witness, whether or not his or her spouse, […]

Virginia Rape Laws and Defenses Explained by Criminal Defense Lawyer

Virginia Rape Law Rape is a serious felony offense under Virginia Law 18.2-61. It is punished by a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, with a minimum penalty of five years in prison. Adult rape is defined as having sexual intercourse with another, against their will, by force, threat, or intimidation. The force, threat, or intimidation element is judged […]

Arlington VA Rape Investigation Results in NO CHARGES

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA: Attorney representation during a rape investigation by Arlington County Police resulted in NO CHARGES filed. The client was cleared. Rape is a serious felony offense punishable by life imprisonment under Virginia law. Virginia Law § 18.2-61. Rape. A. If any person has sexual intercourse with a complaining witness, whether or not his or […]

Trial for Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution in Fairfax Results in No Jail Time

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution charge under Va Code 18.2-346 resulted no jail time at completion of trial. Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. § 18.2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; commercial exploitation of a minor; penalties. A. Any person who, for money or its […]

Solicitation of Prostitution in Fairfax Virginia REDUCED to Trespass

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor Solicitation of Prostitution charge under Va Code 18.2-346 REDUCED and AMENDED to Trespass, with just a $250 fine and no jail time. Fairfax County General District Court, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia. § 18.2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; commercial exploitation of a minor; penalties. A. Any […]

Virginia Teen Accused of Felony Sexting Distribution of Child Pornography Charges Results in Government’s Non-Prosecution

ARLINGTON VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Attorney representation during an Arlington County / City of Falls Church Police, and concurrent Federal investigation, of teenage “sexting” and distribution of child pornography charges – for teen sending nude photos via mobile devices and computers – resulted in promise from the Government for NO CHARGES to be FILED. […]

Huffington Post Interview with Marina Medvin: “Teens Who Take Nude Photos Of Themselves Can Still Be Treated As Sex Offenders”

The falling story appeared in the Huffington Post and is presented as it appears on their web site: Teens Who Take Nude Photos Of Themselves Can Still Be Treated As Sex Offenders In many states, they don’t have to share the photo to break the law. 09/09/2015 05:15 pm ET | Updated Sep 09, 2015 […]

Alexandria Police Investigation of Teen Sexting / Distribution of Child Pornography Results in NO CHARGES FILED

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Attorney representation during Alexandria Police investigation of teenage “sexting,” aka production and distribution of child pornography for teens sending nude photos of themselves via mobile devices, resulted in NO CHARGES FILED. The relevant code section for such charges would have been Va Code 18.2-374.1:1. § 18.2-374.1:1. Possession, reproduction, distribution, […]

Keeping a Bawdy Place Charge DROPPED at First Hearing in Alexandria Virginia

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY RESULT: Misdemeanor charge under Va Code 18.2-347 for Keeping or Frequenting a Bawdy Place, after related online prostitution advertising investigation, was DISMISSED at the first court date. City of Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Alexandria Virginia 22314. § 18.2-347. Keeping, residing in or frequenting a bawdy place; “bawdy […]

Crimes Against Nature, Felony Bestiality Charge REDUCED to Misdemeanor, No Jail Time

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT:   Class 6 Felony Attempted Crimes Against Nature charge for an attempt at bestiality with a dog resulted in a REDUCTION of the charge to a Misdemeanor Computer Harassment, with NO JAIL TIME. § 18.2-361. Crimes against nature; penalty. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, […]

12 Counts of 18.2-371 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Alexandria Virginia REDUCED to 1 Count with NO JAIL TIME

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA ATTORNEY RESULT: 12 counts of Va Code 18.2-371 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and 1 count of Reckless Driving were reduced to a plea deal for 1 count of Contributing to the Delinquency and 1 count of Reckless Driving, with NO ACTIVE JAIL TIME. City of Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations […]

Felony Sex Offense in Virginia – Crimes Against Nature Charge Results in NO JAIL TIME

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Class 6 Felony Attempted Crimes Against Nature charge for attempted bestiality resulted in a probation sentence, with no active jail time. § 18.2-361. Crimes against nature; penalty. A. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, or carnally knows any male or female person by the […]

Federal Disorderly Conduct Obscene Acts Charge in Alexandria Results in 1 Day in Jail

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia and masturbating at the Washington Sailing Marina resulted in a sentence of only 1 day in jail, a fine, and probation. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause […]

Fairfax County Massage Parlor Misdemeanor Violation for Exposing Erogenous Zone DROPPED

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Fairfax County charge 28.1-4-6 for Exposing Erogenous Areas in a massage establishment was DROPPED.

Fairfax VA Misdemeanor Erogenous Massage Charge for Frequenting a Bawdy Place DROPPED

FAIRFAX VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor charge 18.2-347 for Frequenting a Bawdy Place to obtain an erotic massage was DROPPED.

Alexandria VA Federal Disorderly Conduct Obscene Acts Charge for Repeat Offender Results in 5 Days in Jail

ALEXANDRIA VIRGINIA CRIMINAL ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia and masturbating at a National Park territory resulted in a sentence of only 5 days in jail for a repeat offender. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct when, with intent to […]

Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct – Obscene Acts at Federal Park Results in 1 Day in Jail – Alexandria VA

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Federal misdemeanor offense of exposing genitalia at a National Park territory (at the Washington Sailing Marina) resulted in a sentence of one day in jail, a year of probation, and a fine. 36 CFR 2.34, 32 CFR 1903.14. 36 CFR 2.34 – Disorderly conduct (a) A person commits disorderly conduct […]

Fairfax Virginia Misdemeanor Exposing Erogenous Area Charge DROPPED

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY CASE RESULT: Misdemeanor county charge 28.1-4-6 for Exposing Erogenous Areas in a massage establishment was DROPPED.

Aggravated Sexual Battery, Carnal Knowledge, Indecent Liberties w Minor, Forcible Sodomy REDUCED – Sentenced to Only 5 Years

VIRGINIA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY CASE RESULT 10 Felony Sexual Assault Charges, including Aggravated Sexual Battery by Sexual Abuse, Carnal Knowledge, Indecent Liberties with a Minor, Forcible Sodomy, and other such charges – related to 2 underage victims – has resulted in a plea deal REDUCTION of the 10 charges to 4 charges, with only 5 […]